Farmer/Woodworker Loses Function of Dominant Hand (Injury Update)

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0:00 Intro
1:00 Takeaway #1 Take a Break
3:22 Takeaway #2 Clean
5:15 Takeaway #3 Reevaluate Priorities
7:30 Takeaway #4 Be Fully Present
10:10 Hand injury update
12:25 Song that I wrote ("I Lose")
14:09 A word from our sponsor
15:37 Closing thoughts
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I'm Anne of All Trades. In NASHVILLE, I have a woodworking, blacksmithing and fabrication shop, a selection of furry friends, and an organic farm. Whether you've got the knowledge, tools, time or space to do the things you've always wanted to do, everything is "figureoutable."
I became "Anne of All Trades" out of necessity. With no background in farming or making things, I wanted to learn to raise my own food, fix things when they break and build the things I need.
8 years ago I got my first pet, planted my first seed and picked up my first tool.
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[@MariaMendoza-hp8ic]

I’m 22 years old and I am working as hard as I can to start my small farm and watching your videos and how much you go through and how motivated you are to continue and showing the pros and cons is so amazing and eye-opening love your channel

[@davidely1693]

I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer this year. During the surgery to remove the thyroid and cancer, it was found that the nerves for my vocal cords were going through the tumour that they had to scrape off of my trachea. The decision was made by the doctors to "sacrifice" the right nerve and to leave the left side until I could be told and make a decision about the rest. My voice has radically changed and there is a chance that I may lose it with the next surgery. Life isn't predictable. Every day we have to adapt to changes that come along. I didn't expect this, but I am keeping positive and making changes to cope. You can't go back and have a do-over in most things. Keep moving forward...that's all we can do as long as life goes on.

[@maritzacruz1236]

I'll pray for you. Keep your head up. There are so many great changes with cancer treatments. The possibility to survive is remarkable. God bless...

[@tommielourogers4327]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Prayer for a successful outcome with your surgery. Blessings to you.

[@davidely1693]

My second surgery is completed and I'm getting radioactive iodine treatment at the end of May. One day at a time. Always moving forward and keeping a positive frame of mind.

[@teenajtx]

Prayers for your healing.

[@Ekanselter]

Anne, you are a stand-up young lady! If you only really knew how many people you are helping when you pour out your heart. You are an inspiration for us all.

[@wynelleu]

Hallelujah! So true. So inspiring.

[@georgegriffiths2235]

My dad a carpenter at the age of 48 while installing windows at a clients home severed an artery and several nerves in his dominant hand it took 4 years of pig headedness and encouragement from my mum to get to use a saw again he permanently lost the use of his little finger so don’t get yourself down he went onto teach life skills to homeless people and help rehabilitate long term jobless best wishes

[@lovinpa8087]

I'm 58 years old and10 years ago I lost everything when I broke my back, everything I try fails work, family, friends and everything else. So I'm sorry that you're going through a lot of shit I know what it's like. I hope everything works out.

[@Jennyharris15]

I needed this video so badly. I’ve been an emotional train-wreck lately and so overwhelmed with money and life and keeping kids and animals fed it’s been a really rough year. So many unexpected obstacles. It’s almost a relief to know I’m not the only one with issues and struggles and as crappy as things get I’m really going to work my butt off to get in a better mindset and enjoy the little victories and maybe I need to stop some things or change other. I loved your song, you truly helped my mental health with this one, thank you ❤

[@alexandradittmann8588]

Hang in there - it'll get better eventually; I know the feeling, just keeping a roof over the family's head in times of financial shortage is a major stress-factor, very anxiety-inducing. Working one's butt off and still the money never seems to be enough... What helped me out of it eventually was being very blunt in asking for help; in this case, the employer, just repeating over and over again to the HR manager how stressful the constant financial pressures were, until, a few days ago only, a much-needed and long-overdue pay-rise was agreed upon. Very best wishes to you! Cute-looking pup in your picture, looks like a flock guardian dog; we have one too, they're the best, gentle family-loving giants and guardians...

[@_TSC_46]

Anne I’ve watched you for about two years now, and you are one of my comfort KZbinrs and have inspired me to learn more homestead trades. My greatest fear is losing my right hand. It is my dominant hand, the hand that has guided me through some of the worst times of my life and helps me create. You are so resilient and I’m incredibly thankful to have you as a role model. Thank you

[@juliaturner-qi8165]

I can't even tell you how happy I am that I was guided towards your channel. It not only has been good about teaching me gardening things, it has made my heart feel so warm and I feel less alone. Allowing yourself to show your emotions and cry and just be real means so much. I have had my share of reinventing myself. Currently I work as an intuitive, I sing for assisted Living facilities, and I just bought 5 acres that I am trying to figure out how to grow things in soil that feels foreign to me. I also have worked many years as a birth doula and I grew up with my grandfathers sawmill being in my front yard and always following around the workers. I have always been the helper but I am now about to marry a many who uses duct tape to fix everything and so I am the one who holds the chainsaw and fixes the washer and such. I keep on saying that I want to learn how to build things. My brother owns a business in Michigan (I am in Florida) where he builds tiny homes and green houses and such. I thought about volunteering my help to either him or someone in my area to learn how to build on my own. I have a cat shack, I actually have a black and white cat who is so sweet and an orange boy too, but the cat shack needs redoing for sure. I want to be able to do it myself. I hope to be a student of yours someday soon. I hope the message isn't too all over the place and that you understand.

[@artsteadman2230]

You're stronger & wiser for your injuries. Not everyone can say that when they stare down lifes' crossroads. It's empowering when you discover new strengths. KUDOS TO YOU.

[@donlussi2424]

Anne, what a beautiful song and voice. You are an accomplished musician. I tore my rotator cuff in my right dominant shoulder. Had surgery, sling for 7 weeks, therapy for 5 months, and now 6 months out I’m pretty functional. But can’t lift a gallon of milk yet or kayak. Doc said a year. You are sensitive like me, the tears come easily. As you, I did a lot of reflecting, thinking, organizing - however way I could, used and abused my husband and held a broom in a way no one thought possible to sweep a floor. I understand your situation. I am a nurse, so my shoulder and arm are a necessity. I went back to work 2 months ago. Hallelujah. Give yourself time and know the healing process is in baby steps. ❤

[@lindak3030]

My rotator cuff repair took a year to recover from, but it's been 2 years now and I'm great and can do all the things I want to. I couldn't even type and work for 2 months after surgery. You'll get there!

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi Anne, I have said before and I will say it again, you are one of the most driven people I know. You have astonished me your energy and drive even when you damaged your hand you pushed through and achieve more than most people with two hands. The only problem you have is letting people help and handing off problems so that others can solve then and help. Everything you do is at 120% and even now you are working at a rate most people cannot keep up with. Until I heard this song, I would have said that the word lose was not in you vocabulary and although you have used it in a song you need to look back and marvel at the amount you have achieved, you are a wonder and one of the most brilliant people I know.

[@ellenmacarthur9669]

Wow, what a blessing this video has been to me. I am 75 and a granny with multiple physical limitations. Everything is progressive. I was running out of hope, thinking there was no hope for anything better, and very depressed. I am creative and artistic and not using my gifts. I have slowly been coming to grips with my attitude, with Gods help and the prayers of my church family. I will be back in my crafting room soon. God bless you, And I will be following you. See you again soon! Ellen

[@happybleats]

This video has reminded me there will always be hurdles to master. My life was turned upside down nearly 2 years ago when my husband was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. I have had to sell most my goats and some cows, as well as down size my birds so I could spend more time careing for him. It all make us pause and give thought to what is important...i still have my homestead dreams. I just have to reevaluate the important parts and as youbstated..use this time to clean not just the farm and barn but my home and my mind. My husband has entered hospice, and we dont have much more time together. So i clean and plan how to do our dream different. Prayers for full recovery of your hand....

[@EverettSmithLoveisAll]

Hope is one of the most beautiful things we can share,...of all the impressive things you do, this gift of hope that you have received and decided to share, is a treasure. Thank you.

[@redacted7058]

I injured my dominant hand three years ago, several days before I was scheduled to start a new job. What I remember most about the first week post-injury was the worrying: about my career, whether my hand would ever be the same, how long I would be in pain, how to relearn tasks I once took for granted, whether there was anything I could do to prevent my injury from worsening, etc. Throughout the recovery process (2-3 months for me), I gradually learned to let go of the worrying and live life in the moment, appreciating my life for what it is instead of agonizing over what could have happened differently. Your video really resonated with me--thank you for sharing your takeaways and reflections. I hope this can help anyone, present or future, who is undergoing their own recovery process.

[@rccollins8160]

Anne, Love your channel! I lost use of my left arm/leg at the age of 52 due to a brain hemorrhage. In 2.5 years since the strokeThere is not much I can’t do one handed. you just have to persevere and figure things out, I still do wiring plumbing, use a chainsaw, do brake jobs, repair the tractors, excavators and other equipment on out homestead. If anyone can do this it’s you. The fact that you only lost fingers /grip means you can still do a lot! Oh an not feeling things is indeed weird but you get used to it just be careful with temperature events eg fires, welding etc. I have burned my hand and foot and never felt either of them when it occurred..You got this because like me you have the right attitude and staying positive with a can-do attitude will get you through this.

[@jessehachey2732]

@@rccollins8160 I absolutely ❤ LOVE your attitude and energy! SO many people wallow over the past, and what they can’t control or change, following a serious injury/loss of use/function of limbs. They’re usually the ones who don’t adapt or thrive very well too. Young 🇨🇦 vet, paraplegic here along with losing finger function in most of my dominant hand, wheelchair 🦽 user, and if I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard “oh I could never do it, must be awful, I’d rather die than dealing with no working legs” (as in, newsflash, you don’t got much choice)🥴 It’s almost as if people can’t fathom people with serious disability how one can function or even have a quality of life, much less contribute to society. And. That attitude has implications too, I’ve known families of recently injured quadriplegics pull them off life support in the ICU, not because it wasn’t survivable, but because they couldn’t imagine them having any life quality 😢 Which is SO wrong. Plenty live independently, have careers, families, etc. also perpetuates the idea commonly held that we can’t do things on our own. I routinely have strangers be baffled that I can even drive (SUV modified with hand controls - when I went to bank to buy SUV, teller asked for ID, assumed I couldn’t possibly have a drivers license 🤦🏼‍♂️). Strangers will often congratulate me for getting out of my truck, doing my own groceries, gets annoying real quick *sigh*. Even had nurses (who should know better) assume I lived with my parents (in my mid 30s!! 🙄). It’s almost…condescending? Like y’all, it isn’t the 1900s anymore, we’ve evolved, as has technology. I have an ultra light fully custom titanium wheelchair that moves with my body, it’s easy as pie to push. People have tried to say “omg so sorry”, like why? I’m doing perfectly fine, don’t want or need your pity. There’s nothing to pity! 🤦🏼‍♂️ Besides, whenever I find myself in a really long line up at a store for instance, I have brought my own chair to sit in and relax, can wait hours if need be 😂 It has perks 🤷🏼‍♂️ Some people honestly think we disabled folks sit at home always and have caregivers do everything for us…nah I live independently, had to relearn how to do everything differently of course, but it’s doable! Even renovating my washroom to be fully wheelchair accessible almost entirely on my own! Sure, it took 3X as long, and I only had to ask for help replacing the toilet (as I obviously couldn’t lift it as I weigh 95lbs soaking wet too, lol!) and some help putting up grab bars in my new roll-in shower, did all the tiling, 2x4s in the walls, plumbing, lighting, etc myself. Not that I had much choice, living alone and single ha and on a small budget. For the curious, I did spend extra on cordless tools, so avoid the unsafe issue of cords getting caught in my wheels/me getting tangled up in cords as I crawled around with construction materials ha. Small things able-bodied people probably don’t have to consider. Saved me plenty broken tiles heheh! Some people sadly, internalize, or are raised/ taught that they’re not capable of doing things for themselves too, it’s harmful attitudes, my paraplegic cousin with Spina-Bifida was one of those, raised by her parents doing everything for her, never worked a day in her life, had a power wheelchair because she found it too hard to push herself at all (with two perfectly working arms, SMH) and always had that entitled attitude that everyone should do things for her and give her money, quite sad. I recall a coworker also with Spina-Bifida being even worse, would ask coworkers in this cringe whiney voice to go fill her water bottle at the water cooler…she had a power chair and perfectly working arms, she didn’t even have to push her wheelchair there FFS! Coworkers would say no and ask her “what’s wrong with your arms?” 😂 They had no time or patience for that hahah! She was very much one to milk the system, her plan if she was fired? Go on provincial/government disability and sit at home getting everything for free (as she’d done many times before)🤦🏼‍♂️ Y’know the type ugh… And heck, walking isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be IMHO, you can function perfectly fine without legs/without an arm (or both, albeit with more difficulty, but not impossible!) And without most of your fingers…speech to text software is a common thing these days. Of course, it may require a career change, as it did for me, medically retired from the military, but I still worked at National Def HQ 2 years from my wheelchair doing translation and logistics so 🤷🏼‍♂️ And I think I changed attitudes too, worked with the career managers and those making policies on medical release saw me and changed their views, because shortly after working for them while I was zipping around NDHQ in my green wheelchair? More lax policies came out, allowing soldiers with amputations to remain in the military (whereas previously, it was automatic release). But yeh, walking ain’t all it’s cracked up to be IMHO, if you offered me the option of regaining function of internal organs (because neurological injuries do affect internal organs muscles such as bladder and bowels), OR walking? I’d say heck with walking, because honestly my only significant issue is the chronic infections that inevitably come with needing to use catheters and medical devices, I’d gladly do without that ha 😅 My life is perfectly fine with 25” wheels on each side of my arse 😂 I think people project their lack of knowledge onto us, because the concept is so alien to them (probably the same type of people that would see being paralyzed as catastrophically life-ending when it’s not). Go figure. But yeah, all that to say, your attitude and outlook is so refreshing to see! I was starting to feel like an outlier having met so many disabled folks with cringey, awful attitudes, and able-bodied folks who don’t see us as capable of self- agency, of accomplishing anything or incapable of contributing to society. Of course, that may be lingering misconceptions rooted in the early days where folks would be institutionalized, but still. Nice to see someone with drive, who adapted and overcame! 😉❤

[@JoshFost]

One of the best KZbin channels I've happened onto! Keep up the PT for the hand. I had a very messy shoulder reconstruction and feared I'd never play or build another guitar. After a year and a half of PT and home exercising, I got back to 99.9% use. You're an amazing spirit and this is an incredibly motivating channel.

[@intheshop406]

I've been watching you for years and saw your ups and downs. It's so nice to finally see you smile and get that school up and ready. Good luck, take care 🙏

[@kathyaakananabluebird]

I had a similar hand injury 4 years ago and almost had my fingers amputated. Exercises for my hand were what have brought me back to that hand being almost fully functional. I NEVER would have thought that at the time. Keep doing your therapy, exercises and treatments.

[@jeteye97]

I had a trigger finger release procedure go wrong, get infected, and turned into Dupuytren’s contracture on my fretting hand. Music is such a powerful therapeutic. After nearly two years, I’m finally approaching my previous skill level. Your story resonated. We’re never alone in any setback and I hope your procedure accomplishes what you need to recover.

[@savannahm.laurentian1286]

I'm sorry to hear about your injury. It is hard to have serious injuries. And you hit it on the head when you said, "if this had happened 3 years ago, it would have drastically altered my life." It's important to realize things like the "lucky" timing. You also are fortunate to have good insurance & access to top notch care, and a beautiful place/life that you and your spouse have built to convalesce. I have bilateral torn rotator cuffs, wrists & hands as well as other injuries head to toe. I worked with horses all my life, not a wealthy kid, I started with shovelling manure. My injuries also had nothing to do with my heavy yet joyful labor. They also occured as I was trying to save for a little horse farm. (I started with a piggy bank when I was ten year old.) I think about the too, too many that do not have insurance who do heavy labor just to get by, feed their families, etc. An injury costs them ALL & what little they have very, very quickly. Medical bills & illness/catastrophic injuries are a major reason for people becoming unhoused. I met a beautiful ballerina at a doctor's office, confined to a scooter at the age of 26 because of a hit & run while she was crossing the street. So, my modest life turned upside down, scant insurance, medical bills piling up, I think of others struggling. I also think of you and all the beauty you bring to the world with your hands. So, so lucky this happened with the amazing medical advances, like nerve grafting. With all you have accomplished, I KNOW you will come out the other side of this!

[@Heyokaempath]

I was in tears right as you said “I’m gonna cry.” I just found your channel and I gotta say I’m already hooked going through all of it as a beginner gardener and working towards my own self sustainable life. You’re by far the most educational with the fun and that’s what makes learning easy, it’s the fun part. Just like taking that time to rest. Lovely to have algorithms find you. Feeling blessed today and not stressed with my soil learning. My great grandmother gave me the green thumb and I’m on my 3rd garden. Soil is my main struggle but last year I bared fruits of my labor and this year I’m super stoked!!! Thank you so much for all you do. I would love to attend your school. ❤

[@name_change_coming]

I can truly sympathize. It was a dog bite for me. My left hand has 6 puncture wounds, 4 of them between my thumb and index finger. The damage ended my leatherworking hobby as I can no longer grip a stitching needle or hold tooling stamps. I have the same nerve damage, but it's the side of my index finger that I can't feel. I wish you the very best recovery and hope you are eventually able to regain full use of your hand.

[@Justus11167]

My husband had his bicep muscle pulled down after a waterskiing accident years ago. His doctor told him to stop playing his guitar and using that arm. He didn’t listen and regained almost full control of his hand and strength. He never gave up or quit. Keep pushing forward and I just love your content. I would love to do the same concept as you with starting a school for trades but offer it to those forgotten about or lost in the system.

[@kamalkhadra8838]

... You know everything.. You do everything.. You are wonderful hardworking woman..🥂🎩👋

[@kremershomesteadmn]

Anne you are a strong woman! Through our trials (pruning of life) that is what makes us stronger and our fruits more bountiful. Rooting and praying for you

[@youaregodspursuit]

The only real constant in life is change. To paraphrase a saying, "Life happens!" Survival demands adapting. You have created your own chaos and managed to adapt. You will die happy one day because you lived as hard as you could everyday! Thanks for sharing your days.

[@robertjureit2574]

BEAUTIFUL, just begins to cover it. I will PRAY,for your continued healing hand. I am Lucky,that the money problem is not one of my worries.BUT, i,m 69 ,and live alone on my 2.5 acre farm in Florida. I Pray, that some day,i will meet a Lady,as Special as you. GREAT video. Thanks.

[@PaPawsWorkShop]

Thumbs up is not enough to express this moment!!! 💕God’s blessing dear young lady💕 Praying for your complete healing.

[@gointothedogs2]

What tour learning through these challenges is the very thing that equips you for the real goals in life. Sharing that with others going through the same is priceless! We have to always remember what we build alone can't function without us or a plan. But we are far more than hands and feet. There's things we teach others so our hands and minds are free to hone in on the beauty, the promise and the attention to details. Slowing down is sometimes more❤

[@toddmccallister1480]

Anne, your sincerity touches my heart. You helped me this morning with the concept of systems. I’ve been blessed with the responsibility of a large farm and it’s a bit overwhelming. I so respect your motivation and determination, it has encouraged me this morning. You’re jamming again!!! Sounds sweet!!

[@ServiceTrek]

love your journey towards wisdom. you are encouraging all of us.

[@gitpickergeorge9]

Hello, Anne (of All Trades). I stumbled onto your channel totally by accident (I was looking into how to raise Beefsteak tomatoes in the desert). One video of yours lead to another, then this one on your update of your hand. I felt I should share my personal experience. In 1977 I broke my right wrist. I was a musician (guitar, violin, banjo, etc.). My family doctor took x-rays and diagnosed that there was no break. Once the pain and swelling left, I went to work again. For the next six months after the accident, the pain would come and go... Finally I went to an orthopedic surgeon who took another set of x-rays and said that my wrist had broke and grew back in a bad way. I would have to have a bone graft. He said the cast would have to be on for a year. I remember breaking down in tears when I told my mom. For a musician to have a sudden stop like that is considerable. I can relate to your difficulty in finding a big question mark in front of you .. Fortunately (and miraculously) I got it off in four months. In 1982, after doing session work in the L.A. area and in a very promising band, I saw that the business had an ugly side when it came to agents, record companies. I didn't see it in my best interest and I put the guitar down for 29 years. Forward to 2011. I had been busy raising a family with eight children and home educating them in the process while keeping a full time job (my wife was too busy with the home, and cooking three meals a day from scratch). Well, one of my boys asked me to teach him Classical guitar. I hadn't picked up a guitar for almost thrity years. I discovered that I could not hold a pick; although I found I could still pluck the strings in the Classical style. Now, back in the business, I play the electric, banjo, and my guitars with my fingers.... I am sharing this in reference that in your staying in the ring and not giving up, you will modify your approach to guitar and even if you do get back to holding your pick, you will have branched out and gained some new insights and skills in your guitar world. Should you not be able to hold a pick (as what happened to me) you will adapt and still come through with flying colors. Your song, "I Lose", is not the case. You will lose, "if" you give up. But I don't see that from you. This is a valley, and everyone has them in their life. They add depth, perseverance, and spunk when you keep on keepin' on. Remember, the trees you plant have to push down their roots to sustain themselves; and to hold them secure when the winds blow. Hang in there, young lady... and I'm sure you have a wonderful family to keep you going on. Never forget that they are your primary focus. I put my guitar down for 29 years to be as close as I could to my children since the day would come when they would grow up and leave. I don't regret it at all. In the end, I gave up a promising and fullfiling career in music that I had trained for from my youth. But my wife and children needed me more than my music. Sorry for the length, I hope you don't mind me sharing. My best to you & yours! :)

[@scottflorian]

You are amazing. I someone who was faced with a debilitating disease and handled things all wrong, it's amazing to watch someone handle everything the right way. I have made it but my life will never be what I wanted because I just kept my head down and plowed forward making my goal in life to "beat" the disease. While I beat it, I wasted so much and didn't progress smartly. As a result I will never retire and will never have the life I wanted. It is amazing to see what you are doing. Keep up with the path you have chosen. You are doing amazing things!

[@samlee2944]

I stabbed myself in the hand about six months ago, I couldn’t use my dominant hand at all for about 3 weeks, I work with my hands for a living as well as my hobbies so it scared the crap out of me. It really make you appreciate how valuable your hands are. I hope you make a full recovery! Lovely song by the way.

[@Professionalzen]

I was in this exact same boat in october of 2022. I hernated a disc in my spine and it severed about 75% of the nerves to my left arm when it went. The whole thing was dead meat for months and I couldn't turn my head past center without going to my knees in pain. I did the PT, did what I should and was very lucky enough to get back to 90-95%. I was back at work by last February. So hang in there. We're pulling for you.

[@melissapoole8580]

I found this on the perfect day. I am so depressed. I have so much bad happening. I can't stop crying today. But I need to remember what I am grateful for. I think God showed me this video because I am really low right now.

[@David-en4cy]

I have watched for years going back to Seattle. Ann you are a shining beacon of light and your heart has been and forever will be full thank you for all you do

[@HeavyboxesDIYMaster]

I freaked out that the mobility would be all gone permanently. I’m glad that you are getting back the use of your hand.

[@RedBudRed]

You had me in tears when you picked up that pick! 🥲 Thank you for sharing your journey. Praying for continued recovery!

[@1234cheerful]

"I stabbed myself in the hand, making nachos, at midnight." TOTALLY relatable. Appreciate having the benefit of your thoughts based on your experience in a way that really makes me think, how can I bring these insights into my life? Hope the healing has continued!

[@annerichard2557]

We adopted a puppy one month ago and named him Django, after musician Django Reinhardt. If you haven't heard of him, please look him up. He was terrible burned at 18 years old and it took a year to recover. He went on to become a world renowned guitarist, a household name, and changed the course of music. All of this with the use of only 2 fingers on his left hand. Redirect, but never give up. God bless you, Anne.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

I’ve learned a lot about him since this happened, what an incredible story!

[@frankvanesser6570]

Dear Anne, I watched your video 3 times, and your telling me/us so much, and to the point. Woow, I’m impressed that you’re so open and honest, self-reflecting (looking in a mirror) and taking more or less, a pause by accident. I think your a multi talented beautiful human, and in allot of different ways inspiring…. Is it possible for you to run for president.! Young, creative innovative and clever. I think that is what the world needs now. Down the drain, all these idiotic “testosterone” motivated powerful so called presidents. Anne for president. Its a pity that it no real option, but if l was a citizen from the USA, i would vote for you. Thanks for your video.. and a salute to you and your loved-ones. Frank

[@Graceb630]

I admire your strength. You are a great example of perseverance Be bless, I love your channel

[@kristenfarland2252]

You are so multi talented, it’s unreal! Persistent, genuine, tenacious, talented, hilarious…. It’s a joy to watch your Channel! Thanks for sharing it all with us ❤

[@daniellebissonnette3304]

It is in challenging times that we learn to become resilient. You have become a model of resilience for us all. Thank you for sharing your life, through good and bad. You are a force of nature.

[@peggybryant4699]

Hi Anne I just found your channel yesterday you are very inspiring just to hear you talk and watch you do everytg you do everyday .i saw your video where you hurt your hand and I’m so sorry just pray and believe the Jesus can and will heal your hand .i will be saying a prayer for you I love watching your channel and love all your animals your living the dream that alit of us would love .im a Tennessee girl grew up on a large farm watching you brings back so many memories even tho ours was a dairy farm .blessings to you and yours ❤️

[@mikesmswoodworking]

You're the best, Anne. Thanks for always keeping things real and for being you. Much love ❤

[@frenchysandi]

I have had your issue being so busy that I miss life. Now, I am living my life first not making me so busy I miss a granddaughters smile or a rose in bloom. Now I can take time to think, read a book (for fun) and rest my mind and body. By the way I’m 74 and have lived like a whirlwind for most of my life, now I enjoy life.

[@vonormykirk]

LOOOOVE the song!! I love how you're willing to share so much of yourself tonthe world.

[@dburd58]

Over 17 yrs ago I hiked to the top of a 10,000 plus mountain, I stood on top feeling elated on my 2nd step down I tore my meniscus. I didn't seek medical help for several years, I began woodworking but had trouble standing so finally a little over 10 yrs ago went to doctor. So 10 yrs and 9 surgeries later I'm learning to walk again or waddle but my right side leg/arm which covered for the left leg are now weak. All that to say "I understand" I've discovered I'm stubborn which everyone but myself knew but God told me "stop". You will come thru this better, every day is closer to healing. Thank you for sharing because as you probably know we think we're alone but in reality someone is always going thru it and some going thru worse. I look forward to seeing your school be open!!!

[@WildSheGoes]

Sending you healing thoughts Anne!

[@TheWoodLab]

I'm so sorry it's taking a long time to recover and may need further surgery Anne. Sharing the wisdom gained takes guts, and is inspiring. You're one of the most resilient people I know.

[@user-dd5jx4vk3g]

One day at a time is what is most important when dealing with life changing injuries. I learned that three years ago when my husband had a huge accident at work and lost his left foot. Patients is the best way to deal with it today. Even if the injury doesn't get better, learning to live it does. Human are wonderful at adaption. Hang in there, and I really hope for the best for you.

[@troyreed7868]

I'm not usually now to comment on videos; however, we all need encouragement and reminders of how blessed we are. Blessed during adversity, blessed when life pretends to be normal. Our teenage daughter underwent two brain surgeries this year, with news of improvement every day. I have watched your struggles, with sympathy, while enduring struggles of our own. We have never met, and are indeed strangers, but can still be counted as 'family'. You are doing great things and an inspiration. Keep your chin up. We are BLESSED!

[@CinkSVideo]

I’m sorry you’ve had this injury. Nerve injuries take many months to heal. So give yourself grace to have the space to recover. Easy to say. Hard to do. Two and a half years ago I stepped in a hole and crushed my ankle. Just walking the dogs. Not the thousands of times up and down a ladder in my work. Not mountain biking or any other sporting activity. Stepping in a hole disabled me. Life is a bumpy journey for sure.

[@Tammayrend]

Keep working. While not my dominant hand I had a compound open fracture that caused problems with my left arm/hand/wrist. After emergency surgery the doctor did not expect me to regain full mobility. After months of PT he again said he didn’t expect it. At the two year mark he was surprised at the level of rotation I regained. He asked how I got that much to return. It’s the hand I poured shampoo into. I forced myself to push hard so the shampoo would not slide right off. It was a simple skill but helped tremendously but it took two years. I still don’t have 100% but ended with far more mobility than they expected!

[@GWPHomestead]

So glad to see your hand is handing again (mostly). My dad spent 30+ years with no feeling in parts of several fingers due to a table saw accident. “The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him.”

[@eternalvigilance5664]

I found you through Morgan at Gold Shaw Farms. I'm glad I did! Great content and you have an authenticity about you that a lot of creators don't have. Looking forward to your next video and all my best in the full recovery of your hand!

[@nicholasblake8998]

Marvelous, simply marvelous Anne of All Trades.

[@lydiabender5472]

I follow you! I’ve learned from you! I THANK YOU!

[@user-qv9pq8th8e]

I'm sure its been even more of a blessing that Adam Of No Trades had already decided to partner with you on the farm and has been there to help. This video has really resonated with my wife. About 30 years ago she had a railroad tie dropped on her foot, so she had to push pause on a number of things. By the time she and I met, she had acquired 18 small birds, 2 cats and a dog. Not the same as 22 goats, but still a lot to deal with considering she still had problems walking. Glad to see you are improving daily. Keep moving forward is all we can do.

[@NatalieClewley]

Anne, you are amazing! I thought I was ambitious, but you wrote the book! But, now you know that you're not invincible, right? Glad to see you have cut back a bit and you're trying to keep things in perspective . . . whatever that means. I don't want to discourage, I've been there, done that and it's not easy, but we all come to the place where reality and the truth sets in. How we manage this is an art and takes a lot of humility. I've learned that if I'm not enjoying my life, somethings wrong and I have to slow down and take another look. Years from now you'll see clearly, but for now it's hard to be sure. God Bless you and thank you, because you're helping other people too. ❤

[@carolynstreet5325]

My prayer for you is that you will realize how very precious and deeply loved you are,, and that you don't have to do everything to be loved and accepted. Your words about taking a pause and reflecting have hit home with me at this particular time. About a week ago I got pretty sick and have had pneumonia, which I am not recovering from to my doctor's satisfaction, "I HAVE TOO MUCH TO DO TO BE SICK" , I keep saying. Perhaps this is what God is telling me through your wise words. "be still, and know that I am God."

[@colleenjerns9239]

I am praying for your complete healing. Thanking God for the work already begun in you!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thank you!

[@kerithoma1955]

I love the new song I lose. It is absolutely gorgeous. It’s absolutely beautiful. Great job on that song.❤

[@harlandmct]

Keep on trucking! I injured my dominant hand two and a half years ago. Mindlessly sweeping some grass off the top deck of the ride on mower when my thumb grazed the belt and was yanked into the pulley system. Nearly took my thumb off, severed the tendon and nerves. The surgeon had to go down into the palm of my hand to fish out the tendon and stitch it back together. At this point, I think it's as good as it's going to get. Sensation is probably around 95% of what it was but I have full mobility. Took around a year before I was back to the point where I had full use of my thumb. Keep working at it, you'll get there!

[@revann33]

Anne, I come from a family of woodworkers, both my dad and his dad cut fingers off, this is before safety regulations and saws being what they are today. They went on to create beautiful pieces after their injuries as they learned to work with their new normal. Both even built homes. I understand we can't see the light at the end of a dark tunnel when we first enter, but it is there, you have to trust yourself to get through it. Sending good thoughts and Karma to you - one Ann to another Anne.

[@garycanning3806]

Anne I can relate to your situation sometimes we need a reset to take stock in what we have , I myself had two strokes and I was paralyze on my left side I had a major life change, learning woodworking was my therapy and now I am custom furniture builder and teaching young people woodworking and woodturning looking back This was a good thing for me love your videos

[@princesspamela1959]

Life is Crazy, Sad, Challenging and Beautiful... Thank you for adding the Hope today... ❤ (3 Rotator Cuff Surgeries)

[@LutherBuilds]

I wish I could say that through every trial and struggle in my life, I was able to be as positive as you are and able to see the bigger picture. I know that in life we have our ups and downs, our good and bad days. Thank you for sharing your experiences and life with us viewers, most of whom you'll never meet. God bless you.

[@MapBot11]

Glad you've continued to look for the blessings in all of this, and glad to see there's been progress with your PT. I'm very much looking forward to the school opening and my wife and I coming down for a class sometime.

[@stoneinthefield1]

I started going blind at 28 and drove for a living. I am legally blind now at 48 everything is somewhat possible. I Blacksmith, carpentry, welding, I do it al not as fast or as good but I do it. Never give up!! Just find out how YOU can do whatever drives you. I am sorry and feel your pain.

[@daveharrington7500]

Anne thank you for this video. I have watched you from the start and this is one of the most inspirational videos yet. I spent 1968 in Vietnam on a firebase but made it through that not wounded but not feeling good for anything but a military life. I didn't plan on getting married and was going to make the military my career. I wanted to take 6 months and visit family and then go back in the military. In that 6 months I met my wife and we started dating. In 3 weeks we were engaged and in 3 months we eloped. We have now been married for 53 years. I mention this because when I watch your videos and I see how you and Adam work together I see the devotion you and he have and the dedication the two of you put into your relationship and your school my heart is lifted. Your strength together is so real and I thank you for letting us see it. I am a woodworker and I am building our retirement home just south of Tallahassee Florida. I am building all of the cabinets and custom trim. I even hand built all our interior doors. Your videos keep me going.

[@TheHonestPeanut]

It's so interesting that being present, which is just what life is, is becoming a realization as the industrial age draws to a close. It was always something every generation was aware of throughout all history. Then we were convinced it was wrong as capitalism and factory life was normalized. It's nice to see people remembering we're life forms and not factory production machines.

[@andrewplumb6544]

Hope! Yes. Having a good clean up to generate space in every aspect Goat babies. Lots of mostly lovely stuff getting in the way of what you modt want to do. You are a marvellous communicator. I've experienced goat babies, I'm a lifelong woodworker from a woodworking family but never as a living. At 69 I've just broken my heel, It's going to be life changing. Had to stop doing a load of stuff. I'm now working out exactly what I want to do. God bless you. I really wantto restore my wooden classic airplane! Thank you.

[@malibu90265]

It took over two years to get feeling back in a major trauma to my knee. Keep on, be well.

[@keithbatts4269]

Anne, I cut my left pointer finger to the bone between the middle knuckle and the outer knuckle. Even though I had surgery I never regained the use of that finger. But I also had no feeling in that finger because I cut the nerve. It took 2-12 years but feeling did return. Whether you opt for surgery or not, our bodies are wonderful machines that if we take care of them they can heal themselves. I hope this has given you some hope for the future return to health.

[@WoodworkJourney]

I used to be a biker, a power lifter, a metal working enthusiast, and way more active stuff. Then a few years ago my disability that I’d dealt with through medication since 2001 took over and stopped all of it. Crushed mentally and physically I started woodworking when I could and it’s turned my life around. Still plenty of days where I can’t move (literally stuck in bed today), but when I can I love doing something positive - even if it’s tidying the workshop a little. Keeps me active when I can and helps my mental health - it’s why I started my KZbin channel. I firmly believe an illness, disability, or injury doesn’t define us, it’s how we deal with it that does.

[@mehalpin]

Beautiful song xo. Prayers for healing, both inside and out

[@dfmtoolworks]

5:31 love that quote of what we keep and what we don’t. If we don’t pause, sometimes we look up and realize we’ve just driven further into a deeper hole instead of getting out.

[@LoriM222]

Anne, you have accomplished so much for your age that it's inspiring! I'm 60 and haven't done so many of the things you have in your life already. You are amazing, seriously! I just adore you honey. I know it's frustrating to have dealt with your hand injury and I'm glad you've healed thus far and I just know that you'll be back doing all the things you love real soon. God bless you sweetheart 💜❤❌⭕

[@ranielson2854]

🌟Many prayers 🙏🙏🙏‘s will continue to flow your way🌟Anne🌟! That your damaged nerves will mend back to having feelings back in your thumb! I’m very proud of you 🌟Anne🌟 for your Great and Wonderful accomplishments you have made in your life and so kindly shared on KZbin with us! Thank you so much for sharing your personal HEART and SOUL in such a kind way on every video! ❤Friendship love sent to you, your husband and extended family to have and enjoy The Holiday Season!

[@justtisha]

Girl, you never cease to amaze me. Just. Wow.

[@sonnysome3201]

This hit sooo hard. I pulled a disk in my back late last summer. The spine in my neck collapsed just enough for my the nerve stem for my dominant hand got pinched. That's how I ended up with a dominant hand that couldn't do much. Things look much brighter now but that was a deep dive into life choices I'd made and in the end you do come out of that more adjusted with many things but jeez... It was a tough period of time.

[@JefferyHarrold]

Have you thought about something like a thumb ring pick that doesn't require gripping by the thumb to use? Or a 3D printable version where you can replace the pick as they wear/break/get lost?

[@MaryCumbersnatch]

I severed the digital nerve in my left ring finger in 2019, and had reattachment surgery two weeks later. I have full usage of the finger again (yay for not dropping stuff!), but the nerve tingling/numbness/pain is still present. I wish you a full recovery!

[@karenicox9026]

I admire you attitude to the good and bad times and your determination to do what you love in all parts of your life. Your adjustments were inspiring and made me stop and think about the loads we carry at times and whether we really need to have all the numbers we do. I admire that you have reminded true to yourself. Thank you.

[@krisoberhauserbishop7552]

Multitasking is a myth! Yes. I tripped on a school trip to DC and dislocated my elbow. I was supposed to get my arm out of the splint few days later and make sure the little something or other was not a bone chip. Coming home I could not see a doctor for 70 days and in that short time my muscles knotted up so when I slept my arm stuck up in the air. I got the best healing with an acupuncturist. I wish that was the only accident. So this year I am getting a new knee and we are making a milk pump so my husband and friends can milk while I am off my feet. My husband was trained inHVAC, so that helps with designing. If you could do this I would be happy to share the process of building it.

[@trunks8512]

best and most fun homestead youtuber

[@KAROLINAPOCHWAT]

Thank you for sharing your story, your feelings, your struggles, your hope, your determination and your beautiful song! You have what you need to continue and succeed, pincers or no pincers. ❤

[@Joe___R]

As far as your ability to play the guitar, I suggest you get some finger and thumb picks. I have been a quadriplegic for the last 9 years, and I play my resonator using a slide and finger and thumb picks. I grew up building houses doing everything from framing to building the cabinets. I still build furniture and do other fine woodworking. It is quite difficult, especially since I have to do almost all of it with hand tools. But you just have to learn to adapt and figure out how to accomplish the same thing a different way than you used to. That is one good thing about always being stubborn, I'm just not willing to stop doing what I enjoy no matter how difficult it is now.

[@peterburkey3740]

Anne!! You WIN!!!!!! I was looking for videos about composting or something and ran into one of yours. I download videos off KZbin and watch them later (to avoid the ads), so I rarely go back and like or comment any of them. But you are one of the rare cases! Your gardening information was fine, but I was completely taken with your exuberant attitude and cranky smirking smile, and your love of life!! So now I am subscribed to your page, and that says a lot coming from someone like me! I look forward to "getting to know you" better (sounds strange on the internet) and learning from you, even though everyone i know considers me a "jack of all trades" already. Thanks for sharing yourself with us!!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Big compliments. Thanks for being here :)

[@BlackBearForge]

Thanks for the update. Loved the music break.

[@creatinghanley]

You are Anne of all Trades! Amazing how you do everything solo, and keep a full time job! I only have 2 cats and I’m exhausted after work. I’m a licensed massage therapist and one thing that helped me recover from nerve injuries, is, you guessed it: massage therapy. Rub your injuries often. B vitamins are helpful too. Also, unrelated, I’d love some insight into raising money for a build like yours; I too want to build a trade school for girls/women to learn trades in an all-female environment ..

[@SapphirasMama]

I injured my left arm (non-dominant) back in 2009 after being tripped over my dog (she took my legs out from under me). I broke 2 bones in my elbow and a lot of soft tissue damage. It took them 4 weeks to finally see the breaks as well as bone bleeding (still bleeding after 4 weeks). After being in a cast for 3 weeks I came out like I had re-injured the arm. I was in constant pain and after seeing some specialists I was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in the end of 2011. I am atill in constant pain but I work, study, drive, see medical staff, look after my mum and nephew. I try to help people who are in chronic pain, have autism (or have family or friends with it), anxiety, depression, PTSD and more. I find that I am much more empathetic

[@bullcrapptv]

I need this, all of this, right now. Everything is so messed up. I can't get things done because of my own specific physical and literal pain points. There is no substitute for this kind of inspiration. I can't even describe it. ❤️

[@Gforceracing20]

I had a trapped ulnar nerve in my elbow and lost a lot of feeling and dexterity in my hand as well as suffering atrophy in my arm. Had a surgery and am back to about 98%

[@NA-su3jk]

You're a force of nature and a champ all around, wow. Blessings.

[@mattthwaites6539]

Hi had a nearly catastrophic injury to my, not dominant, left hand. The first surgeon I encountered spoke of amputation as if it was a likely outcome. However after having a different surgeon reattach all my severed tendons and setting the three complete breaks in my forearm, and after nine months of physical of therapy my hand was about 85% back to normal. After another year, 95% back to normal. It takes time, but use and mobility can return, and if not 100% there are work arounds. You got this.

[@marthabradas8873]

Anne, I think you are so amazing! Thanks for sharing your life! 🥰